YAMAHA YZF600 2001 User Guide

DESCRIPTION
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Left view ............................................................................................. 2-1
Right view ........................................................................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ................................................................... 2-3
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2-DESCRIPTION Left view1. Air intake duct (page 6-19)
2. Fuel tank (page 3-8)
3. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-14)
4. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob (page 3-15)
5. Shock absorber assembly compression damping
force adjusting screw (page 3-15)
6. Storage compartment (page 3-12)
7. Helmet holder (page 3-11)
8. Grab bar
9. Shift pedal (page 3-7)
10. Radiator
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Right view11. Luggage strap holders (page 3-18)
12. Rear brake fluid check window (page 6-28)
13. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13)
14. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-12)
15. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-13)
16. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-13)
17. Brake pedal (page 3-8)
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Controls and instruments1. Clutch lever (page 3-7)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-5)
3. Starter (choke) lever (page 3-10)
4. Speedometer unit (page 3-3)
5. Tachometer (page 3-4)
6. Coolant temperature gauge (page 3-5)
7. Right handlebar switches (page 3-6)
8. Brake lever (page 3-7)
9. Throttle grip (page 6-20)
10. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock ..................................... 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ................................ 3-2
Speedometer unit ................................................ 3-3
Tachometer .......................................................... 3-4
Self-diagnosis device ........................................... 3-4
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................... 3-5
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 3-5
Handlebar switches ............................................. 3-5
Clutch lever .......................................................... 3-7
Shift pedal ............................................................ 3-7
Brake lever ........................................................... 3-7
Brake pedal .......................................................... 3-8
Fuel tank cap ....................................................... 3-8Fuel ..................................................................... 3-9
Fuel tank breather hose (for Germany only) ....... 3-9
Starter (choke) lever........................................... 3-10
Seat ................................................................... 3-11
Helmet holder .................................................... 3-11
Storage compartment ....................................... 3-12
Adjusting the front fork ...................................... 3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ............ 3-14
Matching the front and rear suspension
settings ............................................................ 3-17
Luggage strap holders ...................................... 3-18
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............................. 3-19
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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WARNING
_ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the motor-
cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”. _1. Push.
2. Turn.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
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CAUTION:_ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. _
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Indicator and warning lights
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever.
3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on while
pushing the start switch, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
NOTE:_ Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when riding on
a slope or during sudden acceleration
or deceleration, but this is not a mal-
function. _
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Oil level warning light “ ”
3. Fuel level warning light “ ”
4. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
5. High beam indicator light “ ”
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Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.1 L . When this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position or pull the clutch lever. 3. Push the start switch. If the warn-
ing light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electri-
cal circuit.
NOTE:_ This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for the fuel level warn-
ing light circuit. (See page 3-4 for an
explanation of the self-diagnosis de-
vice.) _
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Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer, an odometer and a
tripmeter. The speedometer shows
riding speed. The odometer shows the
total distance traveled. The tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since it
was last set to zero with the reset knob.
The tripmeter can be used to estimate
the distance that can be traveled with a
full tank of fuel. This information will en-
able you to plan future fuel stops.
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Oil level warning light “ ”
3. Fuel level warning light “ ”
4. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
5. High beam indicator light “ ”
1. Odometer
2. Tripmeter reset knob
3. Tripmeter
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Tachometer The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
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CAUTION:_ Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Red zone: 13,200 r/min and above _
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Self-diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for the following electri-
cal circuits:l
throttle position sensor
l
fuel level warning light
If any of those circuits are defective,
the tachometer will repeatedly display
the following error code:
CB-11EUse the table below to identify the
faulty electrical circuit.CB-12E
If the tachometer displays such an er-
ror code, note the circuit-specific num-
ber of r/min, and then have a Yamaha
dealer check the motorcycle.
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CAUTION:_ When the tachometer displays an
error code, the motorcycle should
be checked as soon as possible in
order to avoid engine damage. _
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
Specific r/min
Faulty electrical circuit
3,000 r/min
Throttle position sensor
8,000 r/min
Fuel level warning light
0 r/min for
3 seconds
Circuit-specific
number of r/min
for 2.5 seconds
(See the table
below.)
Current
engine
speed for
3 seconds
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Anti-theft alarm (optional) This motorcycle can be equipped with
an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
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Coolant temperature gauge With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chang-
es in the weather and engine load. If
the needle reaches or enters the red
zone, stop the motorcycle and let the
engine cool. (See page 6-45 for further
instructions.)
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CAUTION:_ Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated. _
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Coolant temperature gauge red zone
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
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